ifo Study: No Link Found Between Immigration and Increased Crime in Germany
A study by the ifo Institute found no correlation between the percentage of foreigners in a German region and local crime rates from 2018-2023, attributing the overrepresentation of foreigners in crime statistics to demographic factors like age, gender, and residential location.
ifo Study: No Link Found Between Immigration and Increased Crime in Germany
A study by the ifo Institute found no correlation between the percentage of foreigners in a German region and local crime rates from 2018-2023, attributing the overrepresentation of foreigners in crime statistics to demographic factors like age, gender, and residential location.
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48% Bias Score
German Businesses Drive Inflation with Price Hike Plans
German businesses' price expectations surged to 19.7 points in December, the highest since April 2023, driven by increases across all sectors; this is expected to push inflation above the European Central Bank's target of two percent, reaching an estimated 2.5 percent in the coming months.
German Businesses Drive Inflation with Price Hike Plans
German businesses' price expectations surged to 19.7 points in December, the highest since April 2023, driven by increases across all sectors; this is expected to push inflation above the European Central Bank's target of two percent, reaching an estimated 2.5 percent in the coming months.
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32% Bias Score
Fuest Demands Economic Policy Shift in Germany
Ifo President Clemens Fuest calls for a fundamental shift in German economic policy to address geopolitical risks, climate change, and economic stagnation, proposing increased investments in key sectors, labor market adjustments, and tax reforms.
Fuest Demands Economic Policy Shift in Germany
Ifo President Clemens Fuest calls for a fundamental shift in German economic policy to address geopolitical risks, climate change, and economic stagnation, proposing increased investments in key sectors, labor market adjustments, and tax reforms.
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40% Bias Score
German Housing Crisis Deepens Amid Record Low Orders
Germany's housing construction crisis continues, with 57% of firms reporting a lack of orders in January 2025, driven by high construction costs despite strong demand; projections show a further drop in new housing completions to under 200,000 by 2026.
German Housing Crisis Deepens Amid Record Low Orders
Germany's housing construction crisis continues, with 57% of firms reporting a lack of orders in January 2025, driven by high construction costs despite strong demand; projections show a further drop in new housing completions to under 200,000 by 2026.
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52% Bias Score
German Exports Surge in November, but Future Outlook Uncertain
German exports rose 2.1 percent in November 2024 to €127.3 billion, primarily due to a 14.5 percent surge in US demand (€14 billion), exceeding economist predictions; however, imports decreased by 3.3 percent, and future export expectations are dimming.
German Exports Surge in November, but Future Outlook Uncertain
German exports rose 2.1 percent in November 2024 to €127.3 billion, primarily due to a 14.5 percent surge in US demand (€14 billion), exceeding economist predictions; however, imports decreased by 3.3 percent, and future export expectations are dimming.
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40% Bias Score